25 Movies At TIFF 2016 To Keep An Eye Out For

A.K.A The two weeks out of the year where movie lovers come out from hiding for movies galore.

The 41st annual film festival is will resume September 8 for two weeks and will celebrate films from around the globe.

It will also bring all of those A-listers we know you are all getting ready to snap selfies with. The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is known to bring movie stars, directors, journalists and even film fans from countries all around to discover new films both big and small.

With hundreds movies coming to the festival this year, it may get a little overwhelming for many — and we don’t blame you. To sift through the long, lengthy list of films that will be airing this year, it can make anyone feel overwhelmed — but that’s what we’re here for.

Here are a list of movies that have caught our attention whether it be because of the director, the cast members or the buzz from Sundance Film Festival:

We don’t know much about this film – the trailer hasn’t even been released – but we do know that it follows eight year old Wes and his parents as they go on an adventure after he has an epiphany that makes him believe he’s a Mongolian goat herder. Why do we think this is interesting? Jacob and Vera. Also goats.

Sing — what may possibly be our favourite animated film at TIFF this year — follows a koala who happens to be an impresario as he attracts music hopefuls when he holds a singing contest to try and save his theatre.

Based on Ted Chiang’s short story “Story Of Your Life,” this sci-fi drama film follows Louise Banks (Adams) and Ian Donnelly (Renner) as they investigate a wave of mysterious spacecraft landings across the globe.

Boston, 1978, two gangs meet in a warehouse for a weapon deal that goes wrong and turns into a shootout and a fight for survival. We know. We know. With Ben Wheatley as director and Martin Scorsese as a co-executive producer, we have high hopes for this film.

The film adaptation of Patrick Ness’ loved middle grade novel “A Monster Calls” is slated for a world premiere at TIFF this year and we already know to bring the tissues. The film follows the story of a boy who is struggling with the upcoming death of his terminally ill mother, who befriends a monster to help him get through it all — yeah, we’re already crying.

This adaptation of Susannah Cahalan’s 2012 New York Times bestselling autobiography tells the story of the journalist suffering from a rare autoimmune disorder, who is repeatedly misdiagnosed following a series of violent outbursts and severe amnesia.

Canadian director Xavier Dolan is back this year with a new film that sees the reunion of a broken family. The film was awarded the Grand Prix at Cannes early this year so we’re pretty sure this is a must-see.

What looks like a TON of laughs, “The Wedding Party” just may be the movie we were hoping to catch this Fall as it unfolds the story of a bridal party that turns into a hilarious chaos. Produced by talk show hostess/TV producer Mo Abudu, we have high hopes for this film.

Actor/director April Mullen’s newest film tells the story of two women who spark a romance which changes their lives forever. According to TIFF, the film is said to be one of the boldest and sexiest dramas of the year. Plus, did we mention it was filmed by an all-female crew? Badass, right?

A Canadian series for everyone to root for follows Matt and Jay, a two-piece Toronto band who will do anything to play a show at the Toronto venue The Rivoli — without writing or rehearsing any actual songs.

This highly anticipated film may not be premiering at TIFF but the festival will be presenting exclusive footage of the film, and hosting a Q&A with Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Pharrell Williams, and the filmmakers But that’s not all. Following the Q&A, there will be a concert with Pharrell Williams. So while we may not be getting the entire film, early footage will have to do until the movie is released.